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kid friendly restaurants in Melbourne

by william samuels

Melbourne's cafe culture extends to families. many inner-city cafes have play corners, and the suburbs have dedicated family restaurants with outdoor play areas.

restaurants with play areas

The Farm Cafe Abbotsford

$$

huge outdoor area with a cubby house, sandpit, and chickens. the menu is good and the coffee is great.

Abbotsford·cafe / brunch
kids menuhigh chairsplay areaoutdoor seatingpram friendlychange room

Myrtleford Butter Factory (inner-city feel)

$$

family-friendly brewery with a large grassed area, play equipment, and casual food trucks on weekends.

various (brewery-style)·pub / brewery
kids menuhigh chairsplay areaoutdoor seatingfenced area

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Lentil As Anything

$

pay-what-you-feel vegetarian restaurant. relaxed atmosphere, family-friendly, and teaches kids about community.

various·vegetarian
high chairspram friendlyoutdoor seating

Ichi Ni Nana Izakaya

$$

Japanese izakaya in Fitzroy with a kids menu, colouring sheets, and flavours beyond the usual fish fingers.

Fitzroy·Japanese
kids menuhigh chairscolouring sheets

Pancake Parlour (various locations)

$

Melbourne institution serving pancakes, waffles, and crepes. kids menu with smaller portions and a drink.

various·pancakes / cafe
kids menuhigh chairscolouring sheets

Studley Park Boathouse

$$

cafe by the Yarra with boat hire, ducks, and a playground nearby. beautiful setting for a family lunch.

Kew·cafe / modern Australian
kids menuhigh chairsoutdoor seatingpram friendly

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menus, prices, and opening hours change regularly. always check the restaurant's website or call ahead. mini mode is not affiliated with any of the venues listed.